In order to ensure a level playing field, students must advocate effectively for the accommodations they require at college. It is important a student understands their disability and the ways in which it limits their functioning at the university level. The limitations of the disability, not the disability itself, are the reason accommodations are recommended and provided.
A student must become adept at realistically assessing and understanding their strengths, weaknesses, needs, and preferences.
Also,they must become experts at communicating this information to other adults including instructors and service providers.
Although services will be available to them through our office students will be responsible for seeking these services and supports. Good communication skills and knowledge about oneself become crucial to success in college.
